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ASTM A510 / A510M
General requirements for wire rods and coarse round wire
Standard specification for general requirements for wire rods and coarse round wire, carbon steel.
Carbon Steel — Industrial Product
Copper Coated Steel Wire
Copper coated carbon steel wire supplied to ASTM A510 for grounding, conductivity and corrosion resistance applications.
Indicative priceUSD 580 - 780 / MT
Lead time10 - 20 working days
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Overview
Copper Coated Steel Wire combines low-carbon carbon steel with a uniform copper coating for reliable electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and consistent dimensional control. The copper layer supports soldering, grounding and signal transmission while the steel core delivers mechanical strength, making the wire suited to grounding conductors,通信 cables, chain link fencing, craft wire and general industrial applications. Supplied to ASTM A510 with mill test certification per EN 10204 3.1, it supports global procurement for electrical,通信 and fencing projects.
Key Characteristics
- 01 High Strength Provides high mechanical strength for demanding structural and industrial applications.
- 02 Good Toughness Provides good toughness and resistance to brittle fracture.
- 03 Good Weldability Supports welding using suitable procedures and compatible filler materials.
- 04 Good Formability Supports bending, forming and other fabrication processes with suitable processing conditions.
- 05 Standard Compliance Manufactured and supplied in accordance with the specified material and product standards.
- 06 Third-Party Inspection Third-party inspection can be arranged according to project and procurement requirements.
Typical Applications
- Chain-Link & Fencing Protection systems for perimeter fencing, security enclosures and agricultural boundaries.
- Concrete Reinforcement Reinforcement for concrete foundations, slabs, columns and walls.
- Springs & Fasteners Springs, bolts, studs, nuts and other mechanical fastening components.
- Wire Rope & Cable Hoisting ropes, stay cables and armoured cables for load-bearing and protection applications.
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Specifications
Numbers in this section correspond to the applicable product standard, formatted for direct use in enquiry and approval documents.
Product specification
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Grade
- A36 / S235JR / SS400
- UNS designation
- K02600
- Product form
- Wire
- Manufacturing method
- Cold drawn
- Surface / condition
- Copper Coated
- Cross-section
- Solid circular section, drawn to fine diameter
Supply specifications
- Diameter
- 0.2 - 12.0 mm
- Tensile grade
- Per applicable standard
- Coil weight
- 5 - 500 kg per coil
- Surface finish
- Copper Coated
- Packaging
- Spool / coil / cut-to-length
- Marking
- Standard mill marking; customer marking on request
Final supply is confirmed against the project drawing, purchase agreement and the mill test certificate.
Chemical composition
ElementRequirement
C <= 0.25 %
Si <= 0.40 %
Mn <= 1.50 %
P <= 0.040 %
S <= 0.050 %
Fe Balance
Reference: applicable standard Carbon Steel.
Mechanical properties
PropertyRequirement
Tensile strength 400 - 550 MPa
Yield strength (0.2% offset) >= 250 MPa
Elongation in 50 mm >= 23 %
Hardness <= 160 HB
Reference: applicable standard Carbon Steel at room temperature.
Physical properties
PropertyTypical Value
Density 7.85 g/cm³
Elastic modulus 200 GPa
Thermal conductivity 50 W/m·K at 100°C
Electrical resistivity 0.17 μΩ·m
Specific heat 490 J/kg·K
Melting range 1,450 - 1,530 °C
Thermal expansion 11.6 x 10⁻⁶ /°C
Reference: Typical material values, Carbon Steel.
Reference framework
Standards & documentation
The applicable product, dimensional and inspection standards should be confirmed together in the purchase specification.
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ASTM B227
Hard-drawn copper-clad steel wire
Standard specification for hard-drawn copper-clad steel wire for electrical purposes.
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EN 10218-2
Steel wire and wire products - general
European reference for general requirements for steel wire and wire products.
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JIS G3505
Carbon steel wire rods
Japanese reference for carbon steel wire rods for general use.
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GB/T 4354
Cold-drawn low-carbon steel wire
Chinese reference for cold-drawn low-carbon steel wire for general use.
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EN 10204
Inspection documents
Defines inspection document types such as 3.1 and 3.2 for metallic product delivery.
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Capability
From custom dimensions and precision sizing to heat treatment, surface finishing and product-specific processing, Wayland coordinates supply solutions tailored to your requirements.
Cutting
Cut-to-length and custom cutting according to order requirements.
Custom Dimensions
Non-standard dimensions, tolerances and dimensional combinations subject to product and mill capability.
Precision Sizing
Precision sizing and dimensional control for tighter tolerance requirements.
Cold Working
Cold drawing, cold sizing and other cold-working processes where required.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment according to material, specification and applicable standard.
Surface Finishing
Surface treatment and finishing according to product, specification and application requirements.
Forming
Bending, forming and other shape modification according to drawings or order requirements.
Custom Profiles
Custom sections, profiles and non-standard shapes subject to product and mill capability.
Customization
Custom dimensions, lengths, surface conditions, end preparations and inspection requirements can be supplied according to project specifications. Final capability is confirmed per enquiry based on grade, size range and applicable standard.
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Quality
Inspection and documentation procedures are coordinated to meet the requirements of the applicable product standard and the project specification.
- Dimensional inspection Geometry, dimensions and tolerances against the applicable standard
- Visual and surface inspection Surface condition, marking and overall appearance
Documents
- Inspection Report
- Chemical analysis Per heat, against the applicable standard
- Mechanical testing Tensile, yield, elongation and hardness
- Non-destructive testing UT, eddy-current, hydrostatic or other NDT as applicable
- Positive material identification PMI for alloy verification when required
Documents
- Mill Test Certificate (MTC)
- Heat number traceability Heat number carried through MTC and product marking
- Third-party inspection coordination SGS / BV / TÜV on request
Documents
- Third-Party Inspection Report
- EN 10204 documentation 3.1 MTC standard; 3.2 on request
Documents
- EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate
- EN 10204 3.2 Inspection Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
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Selection
A well-prepared specification is the most efficient defence against clarification cycles.
- 01 Select material & grade
Choose the material grade according to service conditions, performance requirements and applicable standards.
- 02 Define size & supply condition
Specify the required dimensions, surface condition, heat-treatment condition and delivery requirements.
- 03 Confirm standard & requirements
State the applicable product standard, dimensional standard and governing project specification.
- 04 Define inspection & documentation
Confirm inspection, testing, certification and documentation requirements before order placement.
Example procurement specification
A complete specification suitable for enquiry, covering product, technical requirements, certification and delivery terms.
- Product
- Copper Coated Steel Wire
- Grade
- A36
- Standard
- ASTM A510
- Dimensions
- Ø 2.50 mm × Coil Form (~150 kg/coil); Copper Coated
- Condition
- Copper Coated; Bright Surface; Rust Inhibited
- Certification
- EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate
- Quantity
- 20 Metric Tons
- Packaging
- Seaworthy Export Packing
- Incoterm
- CIF Hamburg
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Logistics
From mill dispatch to destination port, each stage is coordinated with the nominated forwarder and documented against the purchase specification.
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Packaging
Export-suitable packaging with surface and edge protection.
Bundled, wrapped or crated according to product form and transport mode. Outer surface protected with weather-resistant material; ends and edges shielded against transit damage.
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Loading
FCL container for standard sizes; break bulk for oversized cargo.
Container loading via nominated forwarder. LCL and dimensions outside container allowance coordinated against the mill dispatch schedule.
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Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Mill documentation travels with the shipment. EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certificates and third-party inspection reports provided as per purchase specification.
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Shipment
Sea freight as standard; alternative routes on request.
FCL / LCL container shipment or break bulk for oversized dimensions. Logistics coordinated through the nominated forwarder.
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Delivery
FOB · CFR · CIF · FCA · EXW arrangements available.
Incoterm 2020. Port of loading: Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen. Final destination and terms confirmed per enquiry.
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FAQ
Most enquiries reduce to a small set of recurring technical questions.
01 What is copper-coated steel wire?
Copper-coated steel wire is a low-carbon steel wire with a thin copper coating applied by electrolytic deposition. It combines the strength of steel with the conductivity and corrosion resistance of copper.
02 What is copper-coated wire used for?
Copper-coated wire is used for grounding conductors, messenger wire, signal wire, ACSR core wire, screening, braiding and welded mesh applications.
03 What is the typical copper coating thickness?
Standard coating is typically 0.254 mm (0.010 in) corresponding to ~10% by weight. Thinner coatings are available for cost-driven applications.
04 What diameters are available?
Common diameters 0.8 - 5.0 mm. Custom diameters and special tolerances can be supplied.
05 What packaging is standard?
Coil, reel or spool form depending on diameter and end use. Wooden crate or seaworthy pallet packaging for export.